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Whakahaere Kawanatanga - Introducing Our Nominations Service

Published in 2014

The inclusion of qualified Māori members on government boards has many benefits for New Zealand, Māori and the board members themselves. This brochure provides a short outline about how Te Puni Kōkiri advises the Government on suitable candidates for appointments to government boards, committees, advisory groups and trusts.
If you have the experience and skills a board needs and you’re interested in being nominated by Te Puni Kōkiri to a decision-making body, please email your curriculum vitae to nominations.service@tpk.govt.nz, or post to:
Nominations Service
Te Puni Kōkiri
PO Box 3943
Freepost 101505
Wellington

Evaluation of Investments in the Strengthening Management and Governance Programme

Published in 2009

This report provides an outcome of Te Puni Kōkiri's Strenghtening Management and Governance (SMG) programme. The SMG programme aims to develop strong and effective governance and management capacity and capability in established Māori organisations and businesses contracted to deliver government services.

Making Decisions : A process guide for boards

Published in 2007

A guide for boards on the elements of decision-making processes that are “good practice”. Includes a look at identifying issues, problem definition, information gathering, analysis, making a decision, and getting action.

Chairing a Board

Published in 2006

Gives an overview of the key duties of a Chair, a summary of “best practice” for how these duties are carried out, and an outline of the knowledge and approach which will assist a Chair in being effective.